Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Ideal's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During March, Ideal's temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Ideal, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Ideal, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ideal, South Dakota, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ideal, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Ideal, South Dakota, is 7.1h.UV index
In Ideal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Ideal?
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How much does it rain in Ideal in March?
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ideal?
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What is the UV index intensity in March in Ideal?
Average temperature in March
Ideal, SD
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Ideal, SD
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ideal, SD
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ideal, SD
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in March
Ideal, SD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Ideal, SD
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ideal, SD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ideal, SD
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ideal, SD
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ideal, SD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Ideal, SD
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ideal, SD
- Average cloud cover in March: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Ideal, SD
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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